Previous Marriages

[jpeach 0]

I am currently married to my 3rd spouse. I am debating whether to include a letter about my previous marriages or not. I never sponsored anyone into the States. The first one was a U.S. citizen and the second, I obtained PR status in Canada to be with.

So does the USCIS only want info if I had previous spousal immigrants into the U.S. or does 2 prior divorces at age 30 look awkward enough that it warrants an explanation? (which is basically that I have had co-dependency and self-esteem issues but have been to therapy for it now and firmly believe #3 to be a healthy, happy marriage)

Opinions please

Edited August 14, 2015 by jpeach

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

USCIS does want explanations about your prior marriages.

USCIS wants photocopies of all documents showing your prior marriages were terminated; divorce decree, death certificates, annulment, etc.

[jpeach 0]

I've read about people wiritng letters to explain certain situations, but perhaps that is only if there is something really "dangerous" there like a prior removal from the country, etc.

[TigerFlower 61]

I myself had previous US spouses (I am the USC). I included all divorce decrees (had to get the official copies from state) and sent in photo copies of these, for all ex spouses. That seemed to satisfy them. I believe they are looking for proof they were in fact terminated marriages and that you are legally available and can marry again.

Edit: Sorry, just saw you are already married. Still, using the above to your situation, copies of divorce decrees without explanation I would think is enough.

Edited August 14, 2015 by Tigerflower

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

USCIS does not want explanations about your prior marriages.

USCIS wants photocopies of all documents showing your prior marriages were terminated; divorce decree, death certificates, annulment, etc.

So sorry. Omitted a "not."

USCIS only cares that your current marriage is legal and that prior marriages have ended. USCIS does not want explanations about your prior marriages.

[jpeach 0]

Ok thanks

That's kind of what I thought. Then I read about other people writing some letters... Every case is different and it's easy to get too hung up on all the little details!!